Columbia High School

I moved to SC recently and enrolled my son who is 15 in the 9th grade, in Columbia High. If your child has an IEP, this is the worst school to send them. If they have to be in a "Self Contained" class, they will get no credit for attending high school only a certificate at graduation for attendance. Their curriculum for this class is only GED Prep and that's all they will learn. The staff is too busy to "Deal" with parents questions or concerns. Poor poor quality of education and treatment of kids with disabilities. The only reason I rate it one star, is because i couldn't submit this unless I did.
—Submitted by a parent

my 2 sons graduated from there!
—Submitted by a parent

My child will graduate from Columbia High School this year. Thus far she has been accepted by two colleges. She is working closely with the counselors. She is involved in various activities, one being FBLA. She has excelled tremendously. She is a representative for the state. Columbia has been wonderful her 9th-11th grade year and I expect for her to come out on top this year. She has done well on the ACT increasing her score each time takes the exam. I have been quite involved in her education and around for a majority of the activities and I believe that makes the difference overall.
—Submitted by a parent

I am a former student of Columbia High and I graduated in 2006. I feel that Columbia High did not teach me the much needed skills to be a successful freshman in college. I struggled my freshman year because I had to teach myself how to study, and how to manage time. Columbia High has a very cherished and intimate school setting that aids students in SAT/ACT score but does not prepare students mentally for college success.
—Submitted by a parent

I attended Columbia High School and graduated in 2002. I am making sure that when my own children enter school they are in a different zone. I feel like I would have been better prepared for college if I had attended another school.
—Submitted by a former student

As a parent of two students who have graduated and one who is a jr. I feel CHS is the best kept secret of Richland #1. Students have the opportunity to expand themselves wether it be academically or through music and athletics. There is a great Student Council and ROTC.The band isn't bad either. Our students have done exceptionably well on the End of Course Exams and AP exams this has been accomplished through hard work of caring teachers.
—Submitted by a parent

i was a former student at Columbia High for two years and the entire time i was there it was always a great experience. one of the things that i loved about the high school was that everyone knew each other and there were a lot of friendly students. one of the best things that could have happen to me was joining the JROTC program. It showed me alot and to this day i am still taking in what i have learned in the JROTC program at columbia High school.
—Submitted by Student Student, a former student

Columbia High school is a very good school for anyones children to attend. The teachers take the time to listen to each child and to help each one in the best way possible. Many activities are offered throughout the school year; it is basically up to the student to take the chance and envolve themselves. The J.R.O.T.C program is one of the best in the state and is a great way for your student to discipline themselves and to just get involved.
—Submitted by a former student

I'm a student here and I don't like it b/c I'm always getting threatened and picked on b/c I am a hispanic at a black school.
—Submitted by a student